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Hethershaw Family History

Hethershaw Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Henshaw, Kershaw, Mothershead, Habersham, Rotherham, Nethers

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Where is the Hethershaw family from?

You can see how Hethershaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hethershaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hethershaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hethershaw family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hethershaw's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hethershaw families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Hethershaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hethershaw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 84 immigration records available for the last name Hethershaw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Hethershaw. For the veterans among your Hethershaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hethershaw lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hethershaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hethershaw in 1967 was 85, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hethershaw ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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